Financial Security Index
How do Americans feel about their job security, net worth, level of savings and debt? Bankrate's Financial Security Index gauges the marketplace each month and Bankrate experts provide insight for mastering your money.
Latest Financial Security Index Articles
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Most Americans don’t have enough savings to cover a $1K emergency
A Bankrate survey finds unexpected expenses are common, and many of us aren’t prepared.
3 min read Jan 18, 2018 -
Americans think Washington will hurt their personal finances
Americans say they don’t expect to gain a lot from the GOP tax cut.
3 min read Dec 21, 2017 -
As vote nears, Democrats and Republicans are even more divided about their finances
Our survey finds voters are even more divided about debt, job security and savings.
2 min read Oct 18, 2016 -
How Democrats and Republicans differ on their personal finances
With a Democrat in the White House, Republicans are more pessimistic about finances.
5 min read Sep 26, 2016 -
Real estate is top investing choice, with stocks only tied for third, survey finds
We found people still seem leery of stocks and prefer to put their money in property.
4 min read Jul 19, 2016 -
Meet 2 people whose emergency funds rescued them
1 in 4 Americans has no savings, our survey finds. Here’s how stashed cash can help.
4 min read Jun 21, 2016 -
We asked people to name their top financial regret. You won’t believe what they said
We asked people which of their money decisions make them go, ‘D’oh!’ See the answers.
3 min read May 17, 2016 -
Survey: If you’re bummed that your income isn’t budging, join the crowd
Impatience with income has led to a wavering sense of financial security in the U.S.
2 min read Apr 19, 2016 -
Millennials increase their savings but financial security slips
20% of Americans don’t have any savings, but millennials buck the trend.
3 min read Mar 28, 2016 -
Despite the growing economy, Americans say they’re not spending more
Despite the growing economy, Americans say they’re not spending more. Here’s why.
3 min read Oct 13, 2015